Valerie S. Hart is a seasoned professional in business consulting and management, currently serving as Senior Managing Director at Ankura and previously holding the position of Managing Director. Valerie has extensive experience as a Principal at c3/consulting, as well as consulting roles at Business and Marketing Strategy Consulting and The Viability Company. Additionally, Valerie served as Chief Operating Officer and Business Development leader at Solution Architects, Inc. Valerie holds an MFA in Creative Writing with a focus on drama and poetry from San Francisco State University, and a MS in Plant Science from Colorado State University.